方位

fāng wèi

CL 个 gè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. direction
2. points of the compass
3. bearing
4. position
5. azimuth

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Word relationships

Counterparts

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• 东南西北 dōng nán xī běi 东南西北 dōng nán xī běi east, south, west and north 方位的具体罗盘方向组合: east, south, west and north

Related words

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• 位置 wèi zhi 位置 wèi zhi position 指某个地点或部位，与方位相关但侧重所在点: position
• 朝向 cháo xiàng 朝向 cháo xiàng toward 指面对的方位: toward

Synonyms

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• 方向 fāng xiàng 方向 fāng xiàng direction; orientation 指东、南、西、北等具体的方向: direction; orientation

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“方位”多用于地理、军事等较正式的语境，口语里说“方向”更自然，如“我迷路了，不知道方向”而非“不知道方位”。

Example Sentences

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他在地图上指出了房子的 方位 。

He pointed out the house's position on the map.

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Words Containing 方位

• 全方位 全方位 quán fāng wèi: all around
• 多方位 多方位 duō fāng wèi: many-sided
• 方位角 方位角 fāng wèi jiǎo: azimuth
• 方位词 方位词 fāng wèi cí: noun of locality (linguistics)

Child Words of 方位

• 位 位 wèi: position
• 方 方 fāng: square